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Foreign Investment in UK: China

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 5 February 2026UIN 110077

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will publish a break down of the billions in investment secured on his visit to China in January 2026.

Answered by Chris Bryant

As set out in the 30 January press release, hundreds of millions worth of new investment was secured as part of the visit, alongside £2.2 billion in export deals. This includes investment from HiTHIUM, Chery Commercial Vehicle, Asymchem, and POP MART.

Further detail can be found in the press release.

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